Widower considers chances with kissing cousin

DEAR ABBY: I am a man in his 60s who lost his wife two years ago to a heart attack. I have fallen in love with my cousin, who is also in her 60s, divorced and a lawyer. Is it reasonable for me to ask her to go with me on dates? Can a man marry his first cousin? — CONFUSED IN NEW JERSEY DEAR CONFUSED: According to the free legal reference website Justia (law. justia.com), first cousins are not listed among the types of forbidden marriages or civil unions in the state of New Jersey. In other words, yes, it seems to be legal where you live.

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Huge response at data center town hall

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

October 14, 2026

More than 200 people showed up, with many expressing opposition to the proposal. Opposition was voiced, petitions were signed and people were escorted out of the room by police during a public hearing...

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Friends of Monessen Public Library celebrate America’s 250th birthday

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

October 14, 2026

The annual luncheon featured a historic and patriotic theme. What’s a birthday party without decorations, good food, music and a room full of friends? The Friends of the Monessen Public Library had al...

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BVA board hears public concerns over elementary school project

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

October 14, 2026

Classroom sizes and a potential tax increase were among the issues raised. Residents raised questions about educational and safety concerns that could arise from an elementary school project during Tu...

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Cruelty, neglect charges filed after death of 21 cats

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

October 14, 2026

A woman told police that her boyfriend was responsible for taking care of the animals. A Charleroi man is facing felony animal cruelty charges after police discovered 21 dead cats inside a West Newton...

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Pope diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung

October 14, 2026

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung a...

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POLICE LOG

McKeesport

October 14, 2026

• Timothy Bennett Sr., 49, of McKeesport was charged with simple assault, harassment and theft by unlawful taking stemming from an alleged incident Monday, court records state. • Alexis Jackson, 26, o...